Alex Rounds
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Accomplished Executive with 13+ years of experience in high-growth operations and strategic leadership. Expert in Strategic Planning and Cross-functional Leadership, orchestrating operations for departments generating $60 million in annual revenue. Proven track record in OKR Development and Data Analysis to scale organizational efficiency and drive disciplined executive alignment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Lending Advisor
Intrepid Finance
Remote U.S
02.2026 - Current
- Commercial lending and Financial Technology advisor working alongside borrowers, brokers, and a broad lender network to help deals move efficiently from first conversation to close.
- A big part of my focus is reducing friction in the process — organizing borrower documentation, aligning deals with the right lenders, and keeping communication clear for everyone involved.
- Manage all-in-one client-broker-lender portal experience that analyzes deal docs and matches opportunities with lenders from my network of 200+.
President & CEO
Rounds Ventures LLC
Kansas City, MO
06.2024 - Current
- Consulting firm that transforms high-stakes sales organizations by aligning talent with strategy. We bridge the gap between a company's ambitious revenue targets and their team’s daily performance, resulting in sustainable growth, and elite-level execution. We also solve scalability issues with comprehensive planning involving sales process refininment, elevating team capability, and ensuring personnel management drives positive attrition.
National Sales Director
Safe Haven Security Services
Kansas City, MO
02.2019 - 10.2025
- Orchestrated national business operations and strategic planning for a $60M revenue department, managing a cross-functional leadership team of 20 managers and 180+ personnel.
- Translated executive vision into actionable OKR development frameworks, ensuring alignment across sales engineering, marketing, and compliance departments.
- Scaled organizational capacity by formalizing operating rhythms, including performance management systems and management training programs to sustain rapid growth.
- Amplify executive leadership efficiency by participating in 300+ board-level meetings with the CEO and ownership to drive strategic company priorities.
- Led complex change management initiatives involving CRM operations, budgeting, and audit compliance to maintain disciplined execution during a scaling phase.
Sales Manager
Safe Haven Security Services
Kansas City, MO
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Directed a top-producing regional team, leveraging data analysis to identify growth opportunities and optimize resource allocation.
- Drove consistent performance through the implementation of accountability systems and standardized reporting metrics.
- Managed day-to-day operations and cross-functional coordination to ensure seamless execution of market expansion goals.
- Developed and mentored high-potential talent through executive coaching techniques to build a robust leadership pipeline.
Sales Representative
Safe Haven Security Services
Kansas City, MO
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Executed go-to-market strategies that resulted in becoming a top 10 individual producer out of a national workforce.
- Utilized sophisticated market analysis to target key demographics and exceed performance KPIs consistently.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to refine sales processes and improve customer acquisition efficiency.
- Maintained high standards of operational discipline in managing complex sales pipelines and client documentation.
Assistant General Manager
Huff Jones Management Company
Pittsburg, Kansas
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Managed private student housing facility operations for a high-occupancy 288-tenant complex, overseeing a $1.6M budget and complex human resources functions.
- Orchestrated pre-leasing projects that achieved 90% occupancy within 11 months, exceeding principal investor expectations during rapid growth phases.
- Translated financial data into actionable insights for delinquency management and deposit allocation, ensuring value-based care of assets.
- Scaled facility operations through efficient project management and disciplined adherence to budgetary constraints, earning all performance bonuses.
Sales and Marketing Intern
Fastenal
Joplin, Missouri
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Executed B2B and B2C outreach strategies to drive revenue growth and expand market presence for industrial logistics solutions.
- Managed supply chain and inventory logistics to ensure timely delivery and operational continuity across diverse job sites.
- Developed technical proficiency in logistics management through forklift certification to improve loading efficiency and safety protocols.
- Applied business administration principles from the Fastenal School of Business to optimize in-store sales objectives and customer service.
Education
BBA - Business Administration/Marketing, AACSB accreditation
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05-2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Claremore High School
Claremore, OK05-2011
Skills
- Executive Leadership & Strategic Operations: Strategic Planning, OKR Development, Cross-functional Leadership, Operations Management, Board Reporting, Change Management, Executive Coaching, Business Development, Accountability Systems, Organizational Scaling
- Data Analysis & Financial Performance: Data Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting, Revenue Growth Optimization, KPI Analysis, Market Analysis, Profitability Analysis, Financial Auditing, Sales Reporting
- Technical Tools & Management: CRM Operations, Sales Engineering, Project Management, Sales Pipeline Management, Inventory Logistics, Training Development, Contract Negotiations
- Personnel Management: HR Operations, Payroll Execution, Value-based Principles, Character Building, Culture, Compliance Training Conversations, Employee Retention Programs
Accomplishments
- Top 10 Sales Representative
- Top Monthly Sales Representative - 6x Monthly Sales Award Winner
- Top Quarterly Sales Representative - 2x Quarterly Sales Award Winner
- Top Producing Team Manager - 4x Quarterly Sales Award Winner
- Top Producing Team Manager - 12x Monthly Sales Award Winner
- National Sales Director of the Year - 2023 Department Leader Award Winner
Certification
- Fastenal School of Business - Fastenal (December 2014)
- Fork lift certified - Fastenal (December 2014)
Timeline
Commercial Lending Advisor
Intrepid Finance
02.2026 - Current
President & CEO
Rounds Ventures LLC
06.2024 - Current
National Sales Director
Safe Haven Security Services
02.2019 - 10.2025
Sales Manager
Safe Haven Security Services
04.2018 - 07.2019
Sales Representative
Safe Haven Security Services
07.2016 - 02.2018
Assistant General Manager
Huff Jones Management Company
08.2014 - 03.2016
Sales and Marketing Intern
Fastenal
06.2014 - 02.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Claremore High School
BBA - Business Administration/Marketing, AACSB accreditation
Pittsburg State University
Activities and Honors
Husband, girl dad, weekend ski boat captain, and lover of all things nature.